The World Food Travel Association has kicked off a "Cascadian Cuisine" initiative. From the press release, ...a new initiative focused on the development of a regional food and drink brand as a tool for economic development. The goal is that the new regional food brand will drive consumer awareness, create jobs and support the tourism efforts of communities across the region. … [Read more...] about No More “Northwest Cuisine”… It’s “Cascadian Cuisine” Now
Chef Gabriel Rucker of Le Pigeon and Little Bird Wins Best Chef Northwest at James Beard Awards
Portland chef Gabriel Rucker won the James Beard Foundation award Monday night for "Best Chef Northwest". Rucker beat fellow nominees Greg Denton and Gabrielle Quiñónez Denton of Ox, John Gorham - Toro Bravo, Naomi Pomeroy - Beast, Gabriel Rucker - Le Pigeon, Adam Sappington - The Country Cat, Cathy Whims - Nostrana and Justin Wills of Restaurant Beck in Depoe Bay, … [Read more...] about Chef Gabriel Rucker of Le Pigeon and Little Bird Wins Best Chef Northwest at James Beard Awards
The Winner of the 2013 Food Haiku Taste of the Nation Tickets Is…
With 73 entries in just five days, the response to our last-minute food haiku was great! There were so many good ones to choose from it took quite a while to narrow down the top choices. Unfortunately, only one prize is available, but first, I want to give honorable mentions to the runners-up:By psp2pdx pea shoots and favas bounty at my fingertips who’s green with … [Read more...] about The Winner of the 2013 Food Haiku Taste of the Nation Tickets Is…
Butter and Memories – How to Make Butter From Scratch
My flashback started with a little piece about making butter from scratch on The Splendid Table. The writer mentioned how important the quality of the cream was, and I was reminded of my childhood - stepping out to the front porch every morning to find the latest delivery from the milkman sitting in a little wire basket. If I got up really early, I'd hear him coming up the … [Read more...] about Butter and Memories – How to Make Butter From Scratch
Should Antibiotics Be Allowed in Organic Fruit Production?
Antibiotics in organic fruit? According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, organic fruits can be labeled as such even if they're treated with antibiotics, which are used to prevent a disease called fire blight. The blight occurs in the Rosaceae family, which includes apples, pears, quince, raspberries, and other fruits.Back in my agriculture days, this contagious … [Read more...] about Should Antibiotics Be Allowed in Organic Fruit Production?